National Law Week

National Law Week is an annual event, held in May, to promote public understanding of the law and its role in society.

Law Week programs are developed to include people from diverse backgrounds, organisations and perspectives in the planning and implementation of programs and in the audience Law Week activities serve.

Law Week is managed by the Law Society of NSW in conjunction with other stakeholders from the Attorney General's Department, the Legal Aid Commission of NSW, the NSW Police Force, the NSW Bar Association, NSW Young Lawyers, LIAC and the Department of Education and Training.

While the program changes each year, activities and events typically include:

Activities for school students

NSW Young Lawyers Golden Gavel Competition

Court Open Days

Legal Information Forums at public libraries across the State

Community activities organised by Legal Aid, the NSW Police and the Department of Education and Training